American Indian Wars: Chapter 9
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What characteristic of Texas longhorns made them well-suited for the cattle drives?

  • Their ability to withstand extreme cold
  • Their ability to run quickly
  • Their ability to thrive on almost any kind of plant (correct)
  • Their ability to swim long distances

    • Why did ranchers in Texas need to drive their cattle to railheads?

  • To escape harsh weather conditions
  • To display them at livestock shows
  • To graze them on more fertile land
  • To reach better markets in the East (correct)

    • What was the common route for cattle shipped from the railheads?

  • Directly to Eastern markets
  • To St. Louis for grazing and then to Eastern markets
  • To Kansas City for auction and then to Eastern markets
  • To Chicago for processing and then to Eastern markets (correct)

    • What was the estimated number of cattle in Texas after the Civil War?

    <p>Three to six million head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor in the growth of the cattle industry in the Territory?

    <p>The expansion of railroads in the Territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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